BergamotOpens with
Tonka BeanHeart
AmberDries down to
Christophe RaynaudThe nose · 127 fragrances · also made L Eau d Issey Pour Homme Noir Ambre (2016)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Jean Paul Gaultier · Sold as masculine
Le Male On Board
The confident energy of stepping onto a train for a spontaneous journey — where the sharp zest of bergamot meets the warm embrace of tonka bean, and the scent lingers as you explore new destinations.
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Le Male On BoardMid-range · $40–100
59%Similar accords, often for lessZara For Him Red Edition Intense · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares bergamot, tonka bean and amber8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2021 by Jean Paul Gaultier and crafted by Christophe Raynaud, Le Male On Board is a fresh spicy aromatic that embodies the brand's irreverent spirit. The fragrance opens with a vibrant burst of bergamot, which cuts through the sweetness to create a crisp, invigorating start. This freshness gives way to the warmth of tonka bean and geranium in the heart, adding depth and complexity before settling into an amber base that provides a comforting finish.
Apply two sprays to your pulse points; the fresh citrus top note is bright but fades within an hour. The base notes will linger for several hours, so this fragrance works well for both daytime wear and a more subdued evening presence.
Fig. 01 — Le Male On Board, Jean Paul Gaultier
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Christophe Raynaud
Architect first, craftsman secondChristophe Raynaud is a perfumer who describes himself as a craftsman with the sensitivity of an artist. He begins each fragrance with a raw olfactory block, working for hours to shape it as a sculptor would — first as architect, then as craftsman.
“At first, I am the architect, and then I become the craftsman.”
Christophe Raynaud · Fragrantica nose page bio (scraped into fragrantica_bio)
The Le Male line
57 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Jean Paul Gaultier
More from the house · founded 1992 · France
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The originalLe Male On BoardJean Paul Gaultier · Mid-range · $40–100Zara · 2024Zara For Him Red Edition IntenseShares Bergamot, Tonka bean and Amberunder $40★ 4.17 (244)56%Match
Zara · 2023Les Heures Passent (Into The Joyful)Shares Bergamot, Tonka bean and Amberunder $40★ 4.15 (305)56%Match
Zara · 2024Zara For Him IntenseShares Bergamot, Tonka bean and Amberunder $40★ 4.30 (174)56%Match
Ajmal · 2010Lure for HimShares Bergamot, Geranium and Amberunder $40★ 3.87 (23)
With Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male X-Mas Edition 2020
Adds woody, lavender and powdery; shares bergamot and tonka bean and 1 more note.
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 43%, disliked or hated by 8%.